This year, former Bachelor South Africa star, Sharks rugby player and fitness model – Lee Thompson – was reportedly homeless and living in a shelter in Cape Town.
It all began with an unfortunate incident at a Cape Town guesthouse. The 33-year-old was described as a “tenant from hell” and was certainly not the gentleman with the rose we got to know and love.
Rumours were raging, spurring M-Net to release a statement.
“Our performers are at the heart of who we are as storytellers. We are aware that the entertainment industry can be overwhelming for some. The readjustment back to everyday life once a show is wrapped up is taken very seriously. As such, working with our producers, we ensure that we give our stars robust support and tools to help them reintegrate back into society, and this has helped many to resume their lives successfully.”
Last month, Thompson was reportedly back in rehab. His second stint at the same facility in Gauteng. Meanwhile, the suspense of a new, tell-all book he detailed in November 2021 continued to be delayed.
Last year, he claimed that he had turned down a 7-figure offer to stop the release of The Truth Behind the Rose.
Yesterday, Thompson shared on Instagram that it is indeed on the way, and “will be worth the wait.”
Taking to Instagram, Thompson announced more details of the book:
“From traumatic periods in my childhood, to schooling & professional rugby successes. To my international modelling & business successes, to my prior romantic relationships & experience of The Bachelor SA.
“To struggling with fame & media disinformation, to mental health issues and alcohol & drug addiction. To losing everything & suicide attempts, to becoming homeless & living on the streets. To my rehabilitation and recovery, to renewing my relationship with God and fighting my way back to the top!
“The Bachelor SA like you’ve never heard it! It will be worth the wait! Thank you to those of you who have loved and supported me through thick and thin.”
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